Mike Hranica, vocalist for The Devil Wears Prada, has unveiled Where At?, the third single from his fresh solo venture, Town of Lake. The project's debut album Lilac is set to release on October 4th, 2024 through Hranica's own label, Peach Bandana Records.
Marking a stark departure from The Devil Wears Prada's metalcore sound, Hranica follows a new and different artistic path with Town of Lake. Partnering with Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recording (Full of Hell, 200 Stab Wounds, Pain of Truth), the project blends eerie instrumentals with Hranica's deep, spoken word vocals, lifting inspiration from a range of artists like Nick Cave, Sunn O))), and William S. Burroughs.
Hranica comments: "Hearing [Big Black's] Songs About Fucking for the first time. Hearing [Swans'] Filth for the first time. Hearing [The Jesus Lizard's] Goat for the first time. First time reading [Jean-Paul Sartre's] Nausea. First time reading [Vladimir Nabokov's] Lolita. These experiences are monumental in guiding what I create."
Where At? is a hauntingly evocative track and a refreshing expression of artistic freedom, demonstrating that stepping outside conventional labels and genres can greatly benefit the creative journey of any forward-thinking artist.
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